NEW JERSEY official boating safety course with Complete Solutions

CHAPTER ONE - ANSWER-KNOW YOUR BOAT The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWER-Left The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWER-Right Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. - ANSWER-Displacement & Planing Three basic hull shapes: - ANSWER-I. Round bottom II. Flat bottom III. Vee bottom Four length classes of vessels - ANSWER-I: >16 II: 16 to >26 III: 26 to >40 IV: 40 to >65 Four basic types of engines - ANSWER-Inboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. - ANSWER-Automotive engines adapted for marine use. The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________. - ANSWER-Inboard vessels True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other vessels. - ANSWER-False An _____________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. - ANSWER-Impeller CHAPTER TWO - ANSWER-BEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? - ANSWER-I. Capacity (# of pounds or people) II. Recommended maximum horse power Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing. - ANSWER-I. Description of vessel (give number, size, make, etc.) II. List of passengers (name, number, address)